Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
working-mine
noun
/ˈwɜrkɪŋ maɪn/
Definition
A working-mine refers to a location where extraction of minerals, ores, or other geological resources is actively taking place.
Examples
- The working-mine produced thousands of tons of coal last year.
- Safety regulations have been strictly enforced at the working-mine to protect the miners.
- Local economies often depend on the success of the working-mine nearby.
Meaning
It indicates a mine that is currently operational, contrasting with abandoned or non-operational mines.
Synonyms
- active mine
- operational mine
- productive mine
